[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 108 (Wednesday, June 21, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H3002]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 PATRIOTS AND HEROES PARK REDEDICATION

  (Mr. LANGWORTHY asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. LANGWORTHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 
rededication of Patriots and Heroes Park in Lancaster, New York, and 
the many men and women who devoted their lives in service to our 
community.
  Mr. Russell J. Salvatore founded and funded this memorial as a place 
for patriotism and peaceful reflection of the imagery honoring 
veterans, members of law enforcement, first responders, and the heroes 
that have dedicated their lives to the safety of others.
  These monuments were vandalized heartlessly and defaced in March, and 
the images of the destruction shocked our community.
  Now, fully restored, thanks to the work and support and funding of 
Mr. Russell J. Salvatore, our community is gathering once again at 
Patriots and Heroes Park today to honor those who served and sacrificed 
for this great Nation.
  I thank the veterans, police officers, and first responders for their 
valor, courage, and service to their fellow Americans.
  Mr. Salvatore has been a titan of Buffalo, and I know the people of 
the 23rd Congressional District are grateful for his generosity over 
the many years. I congratulate Mr. Salvatore on his many years of 
success and on the rededication of Patriots and Heroes Park.
  Our community has chosen to turn this act of hatred into a new 
monument to thank our heroes and celebrate our patriotism as Americans. 
I am honored to join the celebration from the Halls of Congress.

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